Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, August 7th. You'll be interested
to know, 78 years ago today, in 1947, Norwegian
explorer Thor Heyerdahl's balsa wood raft, the
Konteki, completed its remarkable journey across
the Pacific Ocean. After sailing for 101 days
and covering approximately 7 ,000 kilometers,
the raft crashed into the reef at Ruroia in the
Tuamot du Islands. This daring expedition aimed
to demonstrate that ancient peoples could have
made long sea voyages connecting distant cultures.
Heyerdahl's successful voyage captivated the
world, inspiring a deeper appreciation for human
ingenuity and the spirit of exploration. So now
you know. And now it's time for the surf report.
Thursday in Encinitas and North County. It's
looking clean this morning with waist to chest
high sets rolling in. Weights hold around two
to four feet throughout the morning, providing
good conditions. However, expect the winds to
shift onshore at four mile per hour. creating
some bumps as the day progresses. Overall, it's
a decent start for those looking to catch some
waves. Best time to ride is at 6 a .m. with the
one -foot incoming mid -tide when the south -southwest
swell is 2 1⁄2 feet at 15 seconds and the sideshore
wind is 3 mph. The first high tide Thursday will
be 4 foot a .m. with a 2 1⁄2 foot low tide. The
near -shore buoy at Beacons reads 71 degrees
for the water temperature. Friday through Sunday
features waist -to -chest high waves, starting
with clean conditions on Friday morning, transitioning
to fair by afternoon. Saturday maintains similar
fair conditions with light winds, while Sunday
sees increasing wave heights up to 6 feet, but
becomes choppy by midday. Overall, expect manageable
surf on Friday and Saturday, with Sunday becoming
more challenging as winds pick up. This morning,
there's patchy fog, and it feels like 70 degrees,
with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 7 .43, and it will rise again tomorrow
at 6 .09. It looks like we're in for some patchy
fog this morning. clearing by mid -morning to
reveal mostly sunny skies and a high near 73
with a light northwest breeze. Tonight, we can
expect partly cloudy conditions with a low around
68. Looking ahead in the weather, expect patchy
fog in the mornings, clearing to mostly sunny
skies on Friday, Saturday, and Monday with highs
around 71 to 72. Nights will be mostly cloudy,
with lows in the upper 60s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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So stop on by and don't forget to tell them Sunny
Morning sent you. In local news, residents of
Pacific Beach have filed a lawsuit against developer
Christian Spicer. to halt the construction of
a massive apartment complex containing over 100
units on two neighboring lots. Protesters gathered
outside the proposed site, expressing concerns
that the project will exacerbate parking issues,
threaten the environment, and encroach on historically
significant Kumeyaay land. The lawsuit argues
that the project is too large for the residential
area, raising fears about traffic and safety
in a high -fire hazard zone. While the developer
claims to address the affordable housing crisis,
critics argue the project prioritizes profit
over community needs. Now on to sports. At long
last, the New England Patriots showcased a joint
practice that inspires confidence. Head coach
Mike Frabel emerged from a skirmish with blood
on his cheek, quipping, you should see the other
guy. This practice marked a significant improvement
as the team held its ground against the Washington
Commanders, who reached the NFC Championship
game last season. Players noted a change with
receiver DeMario Douglas stating, I love what
we did today. Despite potential concerns, the
Patriots seemed competent and well -run for the
first time in years. creating a buzz of excitement
among fans. Last night at Chase Field in Phoenix,
the Padres beat the D -backs 3 -2. Alan Morihone
earned the win with two scoreless innings, while
Miller picked up his 21st save. Ryan O 'Hearn
hit his first Padres homer, tying the game in
the ninth. Jose Iglesias singled in the go -ahead
run to seal the win. The Padres finished with
nine hits and zero errors, while the D -backs
had four hits and one error. San Diego's record
is now 64 -51. Tomorrow night, the Padres clash
with the Boston Red Sox at Petco Park for game
one of three game series. Nick Pivetta is 11
-3 with a 2 .73 earned run average facing Walker
Buehler, who is 6 -6 with a 5 .74. First pitch
at 640. Expect clear skies and 76 degrees. In
top news, car -free streets are emerging in cities
worldwide as pedestrian -only zones gain popularity.
Once filled with parking lots, San Francisco's
Mission Rock is transforming into a vibrant waterfront
district featuring wide streets and eight acres
of green space. This area promotes social and
ecological well -being, with accessible transport
options connecting to Silicon Valley. Similarly,
Vilnius, Lithuania is enhancing its eco -friendly
public transport, while Philadelphia boasts an
extensive trail network. Paris is set to pedestrianize
500 streets, and Dubai plans over 4 ,000 miles
of walkways. inspiring global pedestrian initiatives,
and New York City focuses on pedestrian -friendly
developments. In business news, in an intriguing
legal battle, Cupertino -based Apple Inc. has
filed a lawsuit against Apple Cinemas, a small
movie theater chain that recently expanded to
San Francisco. The lawsuit, filed on August 1st
in federal court in Massachusetts, claims trademark
infringement. alleging that Apple Cinemas misleads
consumers into thinking they are affiliated with
the well -known tech giant. Apple Inc. is seeking
a court order to stop the theater chain from
using the word Apple in its name and is pursuing
unspecified damages. The complaint emphasizes
that consumers should not confuse Apple Cinemas
with a reputable Apple brand, which has significant
goodwill and brand equity. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is up 1 % to about $115 ,000. Ethereum
is up 2 % to about $3 ,700. And XRP is up 2 %
to $2 .97. Moving on to a more local vibe. In
our community spotlight on health and wellness.
We are working with a national Pilates studio
to bring you some free classes, so listen up.
Check out Club Pilates, with several locations
in the San Diego area. Pilates presents a comprehensive
wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing
tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific
research affirms its benefits. So now you can
check out Club Pilates for a free class. With
locations in Encinitas, Solana Beach, Oceanside,
La Jolla, and more. Just be sure to tell them
Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, back to the
show. Let's talk tech. Microsoft is actively
recruiting top talent from Google's DeepMind,
led by Mustafa Suleiman, a co -founder of DeepMind.
He is promising recruits a startup -like environment
with less bureaucracy and higher pay. Suleiman
has successfully hired at least two dozen former
DeepMind employees, including prominent engineers.
This recruitment is part of a broader battle
for artificial intelligence talent among major
companies. Microsoft is focusing on enhancing
its co -pilot chatbot, competing against OpenAI's
ChatGPT. As both Microsoft and Google expand
their investments in artificial intelligence,
the competition for skilled engineers intensifies.
Entertainment news. Ice Cube's new adaptation
of War of the Worlds on Amazon Prime is a unique
blend of science fiction and action comedy. In
this film, Ice Cube portrays William Radford,
a domestic terror analyst who connects with his
children through hacking their devices. The story
unfolds entirely on Radford's computer screen
as he struggles with parenting after his wife's
death. Meanwhile, strange storms reveal meteors
carrying data -hungry aliens. The film blends
humor and corporate branding, making it both
a commercial for Amazon and a quirky narrative.
With notification sounds and chaotic moments,
it promises to be a wild viewing experience.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American inventor and entrepreneur, Thomas J.
Watson. And he said, The way to succeed is to
double your failure rate. For in each attempt,
we find new paths. And in each setback, Growth
emerges. And that's a wrap for this morning.
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local news and the surf reports. Have an amazing
day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow
with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.